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Socialization of students

Presented By:Shree Prasad Devkota

M.Phil in Development Studies,2013Kathmandu University

Outline of the Presentation

Definition of socializationAgents of SocializationAnalysis from different theoryConclusion References

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Socialization is …… Socialization’ refers to the adjustment of individual

acceptance of organizational rules and culture. Chou(2011)

The cultural process of learning to participate in group life.

The lifelong process of social interaction though which people acquire a self-identity and the physical, mental, and social skills needed for survival in society.

The content of socialization of student be different from society to society.

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Socialization as Social Control

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Agents of Socialization

The persons, groups, or institutions that teach us whatwe need to know in order to participate in society:

family,

school,

peers, and

media.

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Family Families introduce children to the expectations of

society.

How parents define and treat a child is crucial to the development of the child’s sense of self.

Some families emphasize educational achievement; some may be more liberal, but others emphasize strict respect and discipline.

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Cont. Functionalists emphasize that families are the

primary locus of procreation and socialization of children, as well as the primary source of emotional support.

To a large extent the family is where we acquire our specific social positions in society.

Conflict theorist stress that socialization reproduces class structure in the next generation

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School From a functionalist perspective schools are responsible for:

Socialization—teaching students to be productive members of society

Transmission of culture Social control and personal development

According to Conflict Theorists much of what happens at schools is a hidden curriculum Working class and low income children learn to be neat,

on time, wait their turn, and remain attentive to work These are characteristic that make them more easily

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Peer Group For children, peer culture is an important source of

identity.

Through interaction with peers, children learn concepts of self, gain social skills, and form values and attitudes. Girls’ peer groups tend to be closely join and

democratic. Boys’ peer groups tend to be more hierarchical, with

evident status distinctions between members.

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Mass Media The mass media function as socialization agents for

children and adults in several ways: They inform students about events They introduce wide variety of people They provide an array of viewpoints on current

issues They make aware of products and services that if

we purchase them, supposedly will help us to be accepted by others

They entertain , by providing the opportunity to live vicariously

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Functionalist Theory of Socialization

Individual Learning process

People internalize role expectations in society

Formation of selfInternalizing the values of society reinforces social

consensus

Influence of society Society relies on conformity to maintain social equilibrium

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Conflict Theory of Socialization

Individual Learning process

Goals that are part of identity are shaped by available opportunities

Formation of selfGroup consciousness is formed

in the context of a system of inequality

Influence of society

Social control agents use pressure to conform

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Symbolic Interaction Theory of Socialization

Individual Learning process

Children learn by taking the role of significant others

Formation of self

Emerges as the creative self interacts with social expectations

of others

Influence of society

Expectations of others form the context for learning social roles

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Conclusion of three Perspective on socialization Functionalism perspective - socialization responsible for

society by making needs of individuals match needs of society

Conflict perspective- socialization reproduces inequalityo • Haves & have-nots are socialized differentlyo • Haves control agents of socialization Symbolic interactionism perspective- socialization

involves learning shared meaning that make social action possible

o Role-takingo Looking-glass self

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CONCLUSION

Active process whereby human beings

Learn how to become members of society

Develop a self or sense of individual identity

Learn to participate in social relationships with others

Student learn the expectations of society through socialization.

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ReferencesPerrino, R. G. (n.d.). The Socialization Process and Its Impact on

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Page, G. (n.d.). Professional Socialization of valuation students: what the literature says. retrieved from httpwww.prres.netPapersPage_Professional_socialization_of_valuation_students.pdf on 18th April,2013.

CHOU, C.M. (2011). Student teachers socialization development by teaching blog: reflections and socialization strategies. The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology retrieved from httpwww.tojet.netarticlesv10i210219.pdf on 18th April,2013.

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